Specialist Children's Physiotherapist
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Job summary
We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Children's Physiotherapist full time to work within Specialist Children's Services based across the two sites, in Harrogate and the Hambleton & Richmondshire locality.
You will be part of Specialist Children's Services which covers Harrogate & Rural and Hambleton & Richmondshire localities. We are a progressive and supportive inter-professional team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, community paediatricians and a clinical psychologist and the autism assessment service. You will be required to have relevant experience and evidence of post graduate continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a physiotherapist with experience and demonstrable skill pertaining to meeting the complex physiotherapy needs of children and young people. The role extends to holding a clinical caseload and providing assessment, clinics, intervention planning, delivery and evaluating therapy for children and young people in clinic, school, home and respite care settings. You will work alongside colleagues and clinical lead physiotherapists to deliver high quality evidenced- based interventions and supporting the ongoing development of the service.
Alongside this community and outpatient role, our Children's Physiotherapy team also work on the acute paediatric wards - Woodlands Ward and Special Care Baby Unit within Harrogate District Hospital.
The role requires communication with colleagues within Specialist Children's Services (identifying as 'one team' across the two localities), the organisation and with partner agencies. This post is based across the two sites.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-PSC-1901S
Job locations
Child Development Centre, F207
Children's Development centre
Harrogate Hospital, Harrogate
DL6 1EA
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Child Development Centre, F207
Children's Development centre
Harrogate Hospital, Harrogate
DL6 1EA
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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